July 4th Normalcy & Gov. Northam

By pwenzel
July 4, 2021 | 10:50 PM

July 4, 2021 marked a major step toward normalcy in the D.C.-area. Vaccinated friends and family gathered without masks or worry. Crowds filled the National Mall for fireworks. But is the pandemic over? This week Virginia Governor Ralph Northam talks about what this Independence Day means for the Commonwealth. The pediatrician-turned-politician also says many challenges still lie ahead for Virginia.

Emergency guide: What you should do to prepare for emergencies

By WTOP Staff
September 9, 2020 | 10:00 AM

WASHINGTON — Do you know what you'd do if an emergency hits? What if you're at work, your spouse is stuck in traffic and your children are in school? There's no way to plan for every emergency, but you can make sure you're prepared for different scenarios, including making a plan for your family and building a kit of emergency supplies.

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